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Play Therapy Consultancy for Schools
Supporting pupils’ mental health matters to every school, but understanding how play therapy works, what it costs, and how to implement it effectively can feel uncertain. Leadership teams and governors need clear information to make confident decisions about commissioning therapeutic services.
My consultancy service provides expert guidance that helps West Kent based schools understand play therapy, secure the right funding, and establish provision that genuinely supports children’s emotional wellbeing.
Supporting Your School’s Decision-Making
The consultancy service offers three essential components tailored to your school’s specific context.
Educational briefings for leadership teams and governors
I provide clear explanations of what play therapy and child and adolescent counselling are, who benefits most, and how it differs from other support services. You’ll receive evidence of effectiveness, presented in ways that resonate with governors and senior leaders.
I explain how these address anxiety, bereavement, family changes, behavioural challenges, and trauma through developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches.
Practical implementation guidance
I help you plan costs realistically, understand space requirements, and develop timetabling approaches that balance therapeutic need with academic priorities.
You’ll know exactly what resources you need and how to allocate them efficiently.
Framework development
I work with you to create referral processes that fit your school’s existing systems, develop staff training that builds understanding across your team, and establish parent communication strategies that engage families positively.
You’ll also receive outcome measurement approaches that demonstrate impact to governors, Ofsted, and parents.
Why Schools Value This Service
Leadership teams and governors gain confidence in their decision-making, fully understanding what they’re commissioning and why it matters.
The service ensures efficient implementation—you avoid common pitfalls and establish systems that work effectively from the start.
Most importantly, you achieve maximum impact for pupils.
The right children receive appropriate support at the right time, with clear referral criteria preventing both under and over-referral. You can measure and demonstrate outcomes through robust tracking systems, providing accountability to governors and evidence for Ofsted.
The consultancy also builds whole-school understanding. Staff know how to identify children who might benefit, understand their role in supporting therapeutic work, and can explain the service to parents with confidence.
Is This Right for Your School?
Schools approach therapeutic provision from different starting points. Some are exploring play therapy & counselling services for the first time, while others already offer support but want to strengthen their systems or expand capacity.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or looking to enhance existing provision, this consultancy service provides the guidance you need.
This service is available to schools located in West Kent and London.
This service particularly benefits:
Schools considering play therapy provision for the first time
Schools wanting to expand or improve existing therapeutic support
Leadership teams preparing proposals for governors or budget-holders
Schools needing support to identify and secure appropriate funding
SENCos and pastoral leads establishing effective referral and monitoring processes
Take the Next Step
Implementing therapeutic services shouldn’t feel complicated. Let’s arrange an informal conversation about your school’s needs and how consultancy support can help you establish effective play therapy provision.
Contact me to discuss how this service can support your school’s commitment to pupils’ emotional wellbeing.